Quiz 3: The Invisible Habits that Keep Stress On

Question 1 of 10

Question 1

According to the lesson, why do people often continue habits that increase their stress?

They lack the discipline and willpower to stop.

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The habits have become woven into automatic habit loops.

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They do not realize the habits are actually harmful.

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They are intentionally trying to keep their nervous system activated.

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Question 2 of 10

Question 2

Which of the following best describes “Rumination” as defined in the text?

Purposeful and time-limited thinking that leads to a solution.

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A helpful strategy for staying informed about current events.

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Repetitive, passive, and unproductive thinking about distress or mistakes.

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A physical behavior used to distract from uncomfortable body sensations.

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Question 3 of 10

Question 3

What is the primary difference between “Reflection” and “Rumination”?

Reflection is done at night, while rumination happens during the day.

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Reflection leads to insight or action, while rumination circles without resolution.

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Reflection is an "invisible" habit, while rumination is easy to see.

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There is no difference; the terms are used interchangeably in the lesson.

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Question 4 of 10

Question 4

Why is late-night doomscrolling considered “particularly costly” for the body?

It causes the person to miss important news updates.

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It provides a permanent sense of control over external events.

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It introduces stimulation and threat exposure when the body needs safety cues for sleep.

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It is the only time the brain can effectively process information.

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Question 5 of 10

Question 5

In Jud Brewer’s habit loop model, what are the three components in order?

Thought, Emotion, Action.

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Stressor, Response, Exhaustion.

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Trigger, Behavior, Reward.

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Uncertainty, Worry, Relief.

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Question 6 of 10

Question 6

According to the lesson, a “reward” in a habit loop must be:

Truly helpful for the person's long-term health.

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Just rewarding enough in the short term to strengthen the loop.

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A physical prize or positive external feedback.

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Only related to positive emotions like joy or excitement.

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Question 7 of 10

Question 7

Why does the lesson suggest using “Curiosity” instead of “Self-criticism” when looking at habits?

Curiosity is a form of indulgence that makes habits more fun.

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Self-criticism is too difficult for most people to practice.

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Curiosity interrupts autopilot and helps the brain update the "reward value" of a habit.

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Curiosity allows a person to ignore the negative effects of their behavior.

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Question 8 of 10

Question 8

What is the goal of “designing a small disruption” in a stress habit loop?

To completely overhaul your entire personality overnight.

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To use willpower to force the behavior to stop immediately.

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To disrupt the loop in a specific, gentle, and repeatable way.

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To replace all thinking with guided meditation.

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Question 9 of 10

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a “disruption” mentioned in the text?

Researching symptoms online for an hour to feel prepared.

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Taking three breaths before deciding whether to pick up a phone at bedtime.

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Replaying a conversation until you find the perfect thing you should have said.

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Checking twenty news articles instead of just one to stay informed.

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Question 10 of 10

Question 10

What is the “actual reward value” of rumination according to the clinical perspective in the lesson?

It provides a long-term solution to complex problems.

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It offers a temporary illusion of control while keeping the body activated.

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It significantly improves sleep quality by "emptying" the mind.

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It helps a person become wiser and more resilient for the next day.

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